Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone in which there is a decrease in bone mass and bone density.  In turn this promotes an increased risk and/or incidence of fracture. 

Women in particular are at an increased risk of osteoporosis compared to men due to the effects of menopause and subsequent oestrogen deficiency.  Women can expect to lose around 1% of their bone mineral density each year in the years beyond their menopause and hence over time are likely to develop osteoporosis into old age.

The links below will provide you with general information regarding osteoporosis, prevention, treatment and frequently asked questions.  All link will open in a new window.

Osteoporosis explained

• about osteoporosis
• osteoporosis
• what is osteoporosis?
• osteoporosis
• osteoporosis
• osteoporosis

Prevention of osteoporosis